clutch drops a little after braking

Aug 26, 2006 2 Replies

Sometimes, about once out of twenty times, when I fully stopped in front of red lights, the brake clutch would sink down a little. Does that mean anything?



"brake clutch" Huh?

I think you mean the brake pedal. Yes, it may. With the engine idling, press hard on the pedal and hold it. If you can feel the pedal slowly subside, you need to get the brakes checked immediately. Either the brake master cylinder is leaking, or there's a leak on a caliper or rear wheel cylinder.

SD

It is normal for the brake pedal to occasionally drop about a quarter inch and then hold steady when the engine drops off of high idle.

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